We are very excited that our Spring trip for this year will be New York City! We will continue to accept deposits and contracts until September 15th.
About the trip:
The opportunity presents itself once again to perform in THE Carnegie Hall in NYC! Mr. Ragsdale has been asked to conduct in the prestigious concert hall and invite all who wish to perform Schubert's Mass in G! This will also include alums, parents and other family members who have the vocal ability and wish to perform. That's right, the performance isn't just for students! The performance is scheduled for June 6, 2026. Rehearsals in NYC will be on June 4, 5, and 6th. Details are being worked out but since this is a summer trip, academic eligibility will not be a determining factor, but behavior issues and disciplinary infractions could possibly be. This will be a unique trip with some flexibility in schedule, other than rehearsals and performance time.
A payment plan and payment system will be worked out before school begins. The trip will vary in price, as we will work to build some flexibility for families who wish to extend their trip and make this a family vacation. What we need now is for all parties, interested or not, to complete the Google form below. This is very important! We need to make plans and packages and must communicate directly with those interested. What a unique opportunity for families to possibly perform on stage at Carnegie Hall with a professional orchestra! We hope you will consider it! NYC isn't cheap, but what an opportunity! A SAMPLE itinerary is as follows:
June 3: travel, city tour, dinner together
June 4: breakfast on own, lunch on own, Rehearsal TBD (2 hours), planned excursions with various options that may include: hanging out/picnic in Central Park, Tour Statue of Liberty, SHOP, tour one of the many museums, NBC studios tour, Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, Ground Zero and possibly other options, dinner on own. Broadway show #1
June 5: breakfast on own, lunch on own rehearsal TBD (2 hours), planned excursions with various options that may include: hanging out/picnic in Central Park, Tour Statue of Liberty, SHOP, tour one of the many museums, NBC studios tour, Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, Ground Zero and possibly other options, dinner on own, Broadway show #2 (might be optional if Yankees or Mets are playing!)
June 6: breakfast on own, lunch on own, Dress Rehearsal, performance, Dinner Cruise on the Hudson.
June 7: Travel day, Breakfast on own, last minute souvenir shopping (if time permits), check out and head to airport.
Sounds pretty cool, doesn't it? Please complete the Google Form and send in your trip contracts! We will continue accepting contracts and deposits this week!
